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February 16, 2005 12:51 PM

Shotgun Golf.Hunter S. Thompson has an idea for Bill Murray. I'm not sure it would check out with the NRA's Gun Safety Rules, though. Other people have been creative when it comes to shooting things with shotguns. The combination of shotguns and golf has even been done before, although in a very different way. Fire at will!
posted by PhatLobley (16 comments total)

great post. I love Bill and HST.
posted by Gankmore at 1:00 PM on February 16, 2005

Didn't want to put it in the post, but this is my first FPP.
Also, I think this is the type of driving range they discuss.
posted by PhatLobley at 1:08 PM on February 16, 2005

Then you'd love this movie, Ginkmore
posted by Robot Johnny at 1:08 PM on February 16, 2005

Gonzo golf. I love it (and I hate golf)!
posted by tr33hggr at 1:14 PM on February 16, 2005

Oops, Gankmore, not Ginkmore!
posted by Robot Johnny at 1:16 PM on February 16, 2005

Hunter S. Thompson is a dick. I know people who had to live near him in Aspen, and he's made life hell for them.

Why do we modern souls idolize assholes and thugs? I call this the "Muhammed Ali" problem.
posted by koeselitz at 1:58 PM on February 16, 2005

You can just read between Murray's lines where he must be thinking, "OK, I have to be polite, laugh, and go along with whatever he says as much as practical or he might show up at my door with that shotgun and blow my ass off."
posted by 3.2.3 at 2:15 PM on February 16, 2005

They have one of these driving ranges on Wilshire here in Los Angeles. Lots of fun after drinking in the parking lot...
posted by rooftop secrets at 2:19 PM on February 16, 2005

I remember one Halloween a few years back when I tried shooting shotgun shells full of finely ground sawdust. Big plume of sparks out the muzzle. I wish I'd had powdered magnesium to try -- I bet I would've gotten a big blast of brilliant white.
posted by alumshubby at 2:36 PM on February 16, 2005

Why doesn't HST ever call me at 3:30 am? Just once, I'd like him to give me a buzz and just tell me what's on his mind.
posted by baphomet at 10:13 PM on February 16, 2005

I prefer sniper golf.
Properly done with the right equipment and training, it's unseen as well as unheard.
posted by Smedleyman at 4:31 PM on February 17, 2005

Hunter S. Thompson is a dick. I know people who had to live near him in Aspen, and he's made life hell for them.

Why do we modern souls idolize assholes and thugs? I call this the "Muhammed Ali" problem.

You hate Muhammad Ali and HST. I feel for you! You've got no (modern) soul! And besides, did it ever occur to you that the feelings betwen HST and your pals in Aspen are mutual?
posted by chaz at 4:40 PM on February 17, 2005

Hunter S. Thomson killed himself today.
posted by Danelope at 8:27 PM on February 20, 2005

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posted by hampton at 12:41 PM on February 21, 2005

This thread is so sad now.

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posted by PhatLobley at 5:33 PM on February 21, 2005

How wild is it that we were talking about him shortly before his death?

Well - you all were talking about him... I was reading about him.
posted by ajpresto at 4:07 PM on February 23, 2005